Qatar

Emir of Qatar approves 2025 budget with $57 billion in total expenditure

Allotment for the healthcare and education sectors constitute QAR 41.4 billion ($11.23 billion), representing 20 percent of the total budget

Qatar National Day: UAE President sends greetings

In 2023, non-oil foreign trade between the UAE and Qatar saw an 18.3 percent growth

Qatar’s real estate trading volume reaches $311.5 million in November

There were 324 real estate deals recorded in the month 

Qatar 2025 budget revenues to reach $53.84 billion amid lower oil prices

The expected budget deficit of QAR13.2 billion will be financed through local and external debt instruments

AI to add $19.9 trillion to global economy, account for 3.5 percent of GDP by 2030: Report

98 percent of executives prioritize AI investments, driving rapid funding increases and highlighting AI's value 

Qatari economy grows 0.8 percent to $48.5 billion in Q2 2024

GVA of non-mining sector activities reached $33.23 billion during this period

Qatar launches green bonds trading on London Stock Exchange

Ministry of Finance launched the green bonds with the aim of financing environmentally friendly projects

Qatar Airways Cargo, Japan Airlines partner to strengthen airline cargo offerings

Over the past 12 months, both carriers have transacted 4,462 tons of import and export cargo in Japan

Qatar: Non-energy private sector business activity accelerates in November

Increases in jobs and wages remain among fastest on record

World Bank: GCC growth projected at 1.6 percent in 2024, 4.2 percent in 2025-2026

UAE's economic growth is projected at 3.3 percent in 2024, driven by 4.1 percent non-oil sector growth 

Virgin Australia to start selling Qatar Airways flight tickets in June 2025

Under the proposed arrangements, Virgin Australia would use Qatar Airways craft and crew to operate the new services

Qatar Q3 2024 real estate transactions reach $908 million, up 18 percent year-on-year: Report

ValuStrat Price Index showed consistent performance at 96.6 points with minimal annual variation

UAE President meets Qatar’s Prime Minister to enhance cooperation between nations

Discussions also explored ways to enhance mutual interests and reinforce security and stability in the region

QatarEnergy expands Egypt exploration footprint, acquires 23 percent interest in North El-Dabaa (H4) Block

Block lies about 10 kilometers offshore the Egyptian Mediterranean shore at water depths ranging between 100 meters and 3,000 meters

Qatar Central Bank foreign reserves grow 4.36 percent to $69.31 billion in October

Central bank's gold holdings rose by around QAR12.563 billion at the end of October, bringing the total to QAR35.736 billion

Resorts World One cruise ship arrives in Qatar, launching 2024-2025 cruise season

Qatar Tourism expects this year's cruise season to see over 430,000 passengers between November 2024 and April 2025

Qatar welcomes 4 million visitors by October 2024, 41.8 percent from GCC

This indicates a 26 percent rise in international visitors compared to the same timeframe in 2023 

Qatar’s non-oil sector grows even as cost inflation rises to over 4-year high: PMI

October data signaled continued investment in staff to boost capacity and retain skilled and experienced staff

Qatar’s Tarsheed program saves $231 million, cuts carbon emissions by 1.2 million tons

Program's success aligns with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 and the commitment to environmental stewardship

Qatar affirmed at ‘AA/A-1+’; outlook stable: S&P

Growth momentum is expected to strengthen from 2026, supported by the North Field Expansion (NFE) LNG project

Qatar’s Ooredoo reports $4.85 billion revenue in first nine months of 2024

EBITDA rose by 4 percent to $2.11 billion, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 44 percent

Qatar records $4.85 billion surplus of foreign merchandise trade in September 2024

Imports of goods reached approximately $2.71 billion, up 4.9 percent YoY

QatarEnergy partners with TotalEnergies on major 1.25 GW solar project in Iraq

This project aims to be one of the world's largest, featuring 2 million high-efficiency bifacial solar panels on single-axis trackers

Qatar Airways launches world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink-equipped flight

Airline announced ambitious plans to roll-out Starlink’s internet across its entire Boeing 777 fleet within a year